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Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
Communication & Society in Ibero | America
Subjects: Communications;Society
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The master's degree program at the Heidelberg Center for Ibero-American Studies (HCIAS) offers students a rich, interdisciplinary education focused on the unique aspects of Ibero-American societies. This program delves into social and communicative dynamics through the lens of humanities and social sciences. Students explore political and socioeconomic spaces, examining how these areas intersect with the diverse cultures, peoples, and natural environments of Ibero-America. The curriculum covers linguistic and socio-cognitive phenomena, providing insights into the information society within Ibero-America. By studying these subjects, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the region's complexities and the factors that shape its social fabric. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and contribute to the Ibero-American context effectively. It fosters a deep appreciation for the region's diversity and prepares graduates to address its unique challenges and opportunities.
Program Information
| Study Location | Heidelberg |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Part-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | 1,500 EUR |
| Cost per Semester | 152 EUR |
Step 2 - Check Application Requirements
Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | C1 |
| IELTS | 7 |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | 95 |
from applicants whose native language is not English or whose Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree from a university in one of the countries mentioned in sentence 2 is not required. countries mentioned in sentence 2, proof of English language proficiency at least at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (at least 7 in the IELTS test, at least 67 in the CAE test, at least 95 points in the TOEFL test) is required. The list of countries
Qualification Requirements
University degree grades of at least 2.5. 2. Subject-specific individual grades that can provide information about the aptitude for the intended course of study. can provide information, 3. proof of the applicant's subject-specific classification within the university at the final examination, which is a prerequisite for admission to this Master's degree programA Bachelor's degree obtained with above-average success in a South Asian Studies, a degree with essentially the same content as the intended area of specialization in the intended area of specialization in the Master's degree program Development, Environment, Societies, and History in South Asia or an equivalent degree in a social science or humanities program. humanities degree program.
Document Requirements
a transcript of records from the previous degree program relevant for admission; 2. a curriculum vitae in tabular form of a maximum of three pages; 3. a completed form for the intended module selection in the MA Development, Environment, Societies, and History in South Asia; 4. a letter of motivation written personally by the applicant of at least one, maximum two DIN A4 pages, in which the applicant's reasons for taking up the Master's degree program; 5. an assurance that the applicant has prepared the letter of motivation independently and without without outside help and has identified the ideas taken from outside sources as such. from external sources.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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